Welding Engineer - Reactor Building MEP

Kiewit; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer specializing in welding for exciting projects in the nuclear sector. This role involves overseeing technical aspects, preparing specifications, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers opportunities for growth and development. With a commitment to safety and quality, you'll play a crucial role in delivering projects that positively impact communities. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in project engineering and welding.
• Knowledge of ASME, CWB, and AWS welding codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical aspects of welding and construction projects.
• Prepare technical specifications and evaluate vendor quotations.
• Support production from fabrication to final installation.

Skills

Welding

Project Engineering

Technical Documentation

ASME Standards

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Presentations

Education

Post Secondary Education in Engineering

Tools

Primavera Scheduling Software

AutoCAD

SAP

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Market:Nuclear

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Canada. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Location

The position will be based on our project inDarlington, ON. The successful candidate will be local to Darlington, Oshawaor surrounding areas, or willing to relocate.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. The successful candidate will also be open to traveling and relocating for future projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical aspects of projects and initiatives undertaken by the Reactor Building team, specifically with regards to welding and construction.
• Prepare Technical Specifications (ATS’s) or Proposal RFQ’s to support proposal or project execution
• Evaluate vendors’ quotations and recommend Vendor selection based on performance specifications, pricing and guarantees
• Knowledge of how to manage, implement, and provide technical guidance to execute procedure qualification records using ASME, CWB and/or AWS welding codes.
• Review and produce technical documentation in relation to welding fabrication.
• Coordinate mechanical testing of PQRs, WPSs, WPQ and WMQs with local labs.
• Make recommendations for continuous improvement of welding innovation inNuclear sector.
• Coordinate with Vendors to ensure timely and robust Non-Destructive Examination schedules required by the Project Specification and applicable Welding Codes and Standards.
• Communicate with welding wire (consumable) and welding equipment vendors to review, assess, procure and commission welding related equipment.
• Review code of construction and customer technical requirements to provide technically accurate direction.
• Support the entire production line from fabrication to final on-site installation.
• Provides assurance that activities are performed in accordance with written and approved policy, standards, programs and applicable procedures.
• Provides and ensure effectiveness of the liaison function between the designer and construction teams in terms of information flow and problem resolution.
• Maintains high standards related to final product quality.
• Owner and Management of Non-Conformance Reporting specifically to material and welding activities
• Be based on site to support the assembly and construction activities.
• Carry out site safety inspections.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives aimed at overall continuous improvement.
• Make technical presentations to executives and customers as necessary to effectively communicate technical execution, problem resolution and other discussions
• Participate in Construction, Inspection and Test Plan (CITP) reviews for all welding scopes to ensure correct WPS's/procedures are utilized for the application
  

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in an Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics, etc.) discipline, with an emphasis on welding.
• 6+ Years of experience in project engineering in a construction environment.
• 6+ Years of experience in welding within a construction or manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with ASME, CWB and/or AWS welding codes.
• Knowledge of ASME Code Class 1, 2, 3, MC, A & B vessels; Class 1, 2, 3, A & B piping systems; and Class CS & SM core support structures.
• Familiar with welding principles. (Basics of arc welding, types of welding etc.)
• Familiar with robotics or comparable semi-automated and mechanized machinery is an asset.
• Familiar with weld development initiatives such as PQRs, WPSs, and codes of construction.
• Previous experience with the selection of welding consumables for fabrication.
• Previous experience with basic metallurgical analysis, techniques, and technical report reviews.
• Proficient in software related to the construction industry (e.g. Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP etc.)
• Proven organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines and tasks within a fast-paced environment.
• Able to produce solid models and 2D manufacturing drawings, Autodesk Inventor or an equivalent CAD package, is considered an asset.
• Experience working under a Nuclear Quality Program preferred, knowledge of N690 and N299 standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.
• Strong Interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team.
• Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task/ Service orientated.
• Flexibility to work in both field and office
• Kiewit'sbackground check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education and other pertinent information. Those with valid Bruce Power and/or OPG security clearance are strongly preferred.
• A Construction Project Welding and Fabrication specialism is desired, to include integrating and working with all levels of the Management Team and the direct and indirect workforce on the ground. #LI-IS1
  

Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.